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Arab states call on Hamas to disarm and relinquish power in unprecedented move
Arab and Muslim states including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt have for the first time issued a joint call for Hamas to disarm and relinquish power in the Gaza Strip as part of efforts to end the war in the territory.
Arab States Call for Hamas to Disarm Amid Push for a Palestinian State
The surprise declaration, endorsed on Tuesday by the 22 member nations of the Arab League, also condemned Hamas’s Oct. 7 attacks on Israel, which set off the devastating war in Gaza. The statement came at a United Nations conference in New York on a two-state solution to end the decades-long conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
Arab nations for first time pressure Hamas to disarm, relinquish power in Gaza
Arab nations are calling on Hamas to disarm, bring about an immediate end to the war in Gaza and eventually allow the Palestinian Authority to take over the Strip.
Opinion
Arab nations are getting wise to Hamas — even as others foolishly squeeze Israel
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has idiotically threatened to recognize a Palestinian state, but Arab nations are finally getting wise, critics say.
Arab League backs call for Hamas to disarm for a two-state solution
Saudi Arabia and France issued the "New York Declaration," which was backed by the Arab League, Qatar and Egypt.
In a first, Arab League countries condemn Oct. 7 attack, call on Hamas to disarm
A range of voices, including France, the Israeli Hostages and Missing Families Forum and liberal pro-Israel pundits, heralded the Arab League’s participation as a remarkable breakthrough.
In a First, Arab League Condemns Hamas’s Atrocities on October 7, Calling for Terror Group To Be Disarmed
The terror group has repeatedly refused to hand over control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority, insisting it plays a role in Palestinians’ future.
In a First, Arab Nations Want Hamas to Disarm
For the first time, all 22 Arab League nations have united to call on Hamas to disarm and relinquish control of Gaza, which the New York Times describes as an unprecedented move that could reshape the path toward a Palestinian state.
Arab states' call on Hamas to disarm may finally enable endgame in Gaza
This opens the door to an endgame in Gaza, where Hamas is finally gone, the Palestinian Authority reenters with regional international backing, and war gives way to rebuilding and diplomacy.
The Times of Israel5d

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Opinion

Editorial: The Arab League takes a positive step. Now, feed the children, Israel.

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Khaleej Times on MSN4d

Hamas says Palestinian resistance will not stop until 'occupation' ends

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Hamas says it will allow aid for hostages if Israel halts airstrikes, opens humanitarian corridors

Hamas said it was prepared to coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver aid to hostages it holds in Gaza, if Israel meets certain conditions.
The Week1d

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